You are here

Tag: Prime Minister

Africa Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ivorian Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko dies of cancer

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Ivory Coast’s prime minister, Hamed Bakayoko has died in Germany at the age of 56, according to the government. President Alassane Ouattara said in a statement on twitter that “I have the immense sorrow to announce the death of the Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, Head of Government, Minister of Defense, this Wednesday March 10, 2021, in Germany, as… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s PM forms new cabinet with 7 former rebel leaders

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Seven former rebel leaders have been appointed in the new cabinet of Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. It forms the dissolution of the previous cabinet on Sunday to form an inclusive government. The seven former rebel leaders were part of a peace deal signed in October. Veteran rebel leader and economist Gibril Ibrahim has been appointed Finance Minister to handle… Read More
Africa Central Africa Featured World 

DR Congo’s Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga resigns

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – DR Congo’s prime minister, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, resigned on Friday, the presidency said, a move enabling President Felix Tshisekedi to appoint his own premier supported by a new parliamentary majority. Presidency spokesman Giscard Kusema told AFP that Illunga “said he had drawn the consequences of the developing political situation. Ilunga, a close ally to former president Joseph Kabila… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Togo gets first ever female Prime Minister

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé on Monday appointed the country’s first ever female prime minister. Victoire Tomegah Dogbé now succeeds Komi Sélom Klassou who had led the government since 2015. The 60-year-old politician prior to this latest appointment served as a senior official at the president’s office. Her role was as the director of the cabinet of the President… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s new prime minister to tackle weak economy

Village Reporter, , ,
Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok who was sworn in on Wednesday has vowed to tackle conflict and build a stronger economy. As leader of the transitional government he has the task of restoring peace as well and helping to return the country to civilian rule. The renowned economist told journalists that “The revolution’s deep-rooted slogan, ‘freedom, peace and justice,’… Read More